(a)Voluntary electronic [Electronic] filing of returns and reports. The comptroller may authorize a taxpayer to file any report or return required to be filed with the comptroller under Tax Code, Title 2, by means of electronic transmission under the following circumstances: (1)the taxpayer or its authorized agent has registered with the comptroller to use an approved reporting method, such as WebFile, or the taxpayer is filing a return or report other than a return showing a tax liability[, or has been authorized by the comptroller through the issuance of a password or personal identification number (PIN) to use an electronic method of filing returns and reports]; and (2)the method of electronic transmission of each return or report complies with any requirements established by the comptroller and is [shall be made in a manner] compatible with the comptroller's equipment and facilities. (b)Required electronic [Electronic] transfer of certain payments by certain taxpayers pursuant to Tax Code, §111.0625. (1)Taxpayers [For payments that are due on or after January 1, 2002, the comptroller, pursuant to Tax Code, §111.0625, shall require taxpayers] who have paid the comptroller a total of $100,000 or more in a single category of payments or taxes during the preceding state fiscal year, and who the comptroller reasonably anticipates will pay at least that amount during the current fiscal year, shall [to] transfer all payment amounts in that category of payments or taxes during the subsequent calendar year to the comptroller using the State of Texas Financial Network (TexNet), pursuant to Chapter 15 of this title (relating to Electronic Transfer of Certain Payments to State Agencies) [by means of electronic funds transfer]. (2)Taxpayers [Electronic transfer of amounts under $100,000 in certain categories.] [(A)][For payments that are due on or after May 1, 2008, the comptroller, pursuant to Tax Code, §111.0625, shall require taxpayers] who paid at least $10,000, but less than $100,000, in a single category of payments or taxes [described in this paragraph] during the preceding state fiscal year, and who the comptroller reasonably anticipates will pay at least that amount during the current state fiscal year, shall [to] transfer all payments in that category of payments or taxes to the comptroller by means of electronic funds transfer as set out in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. [if the comptroller reasonably anticipates the taxpayer will pay at least that amount during the current fiscal year.] (A)This paragraph applies only to: (i)state and local sales and use taxes; (ii)direct payment sales taxes; (iii)gas severance taxes; (iv)oil severance taxes; (v)franchise taxes; (vi)gasoline taxes; (vii)diesel fuel taxes; (viii)hotel occupancy taxes; (ix)insurance premium taxes; (x)mixed beverage gross receipts taxes; and (xi)motor vehicle rental taxes.[; and] [(xii)telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments.] (B)The comptroller may add or remove a category of payments or taxes to or from this paragraph if the comptroller determines that such action is necessary to protect the interests of the state or of taxpayers. (C)Payments under this paragraph shall be made by those electronic funds transfer methods approved by the comptroller, which include, but are not limited to, TexNet [TEXNET], electronic check (WebEFT), and the electronic transmission of credit card information. [The comptroller may authorize additional methods as technology evolves.] The comptroller may require payments in specific categories to be made by specific methods of electronic funds transfer. (D)A taxpayer [who is] required under this paragraph to use [pay by] electronic funds transfer [under this paragraph] who cannot comply due to hardship, impracticality, or other valid reason may submit a written request to the comptroller for a waiver of the requirement. [(E)Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, for persons using TEXNET, a person making a payment by other electronic funds transfer methods approved by the comptroller must transmit payment information by 11:59 p.m. central time on the date payment is due.] (c)Payment date for electronic transfer of funds. (1)A taxpayer making payment using TexNet. Pursuant to §15.33 of this title (relating to Determination of Settlement Date), a person who enters payment information into TexNet may choose either to accept the settlement date that TexNet offers or enter a settlement date up to 30 days from the business day after payment is submitted. TexNet will offer the business day following the day on which payment information is entered into TexNet, provided that the information is entered by 6:00 p.m. central time on any business day. (2)A taxpayer who files combined tax returns and makes payments through the electronic data interchange (EDI) system must submit the payment information to the comptroller by 2:30 p.m. central time to meet the 6:00 p.m. central time requirement that is noted in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3)A taxpayer who makes payment by an electronic funds transfer method approved by the comptroller other than TexNet or the EDI system must transmit payment information by 11:59 p.m. central time on the date payment is due. (d)The administrative rules found in Chapter 15 of this title on electronic funds transfer under Government Code, §404.095 using TexNet apply to all such payments to the comptroller. (e)[(c)] Required electronic [ Electronic] filing of certain reports by certain taxpayers. (1)Reports required by Tax Code, §111.0626. (A)Pursuant to Tax Code, §111.0626(a), taxpayers who are required [by Tax Code, §111.0625,] to use electronic funds transfer for [tax] payments of certain taxes [that are made under Tax Code, Chapters 151, 201, 202, and the International Fuel Tax Agreement] must also file report data electronically, including reports required by the International Fuel Tax Agreement. This requirement applies to: [report data that is due on or after January 1, 2002.] (i)state and local sales and use taxes; (ii)direct payment sales taxes; (iii)gas severance taxes; (iv)oil severance taxes; and (v)motor fuel taxes. (B)Pursuant to Tax Code, §111.0626(b-1), for reports due on or after September 1, 2008, taxpayers who paid $50,000 or more during the preceding fiscal year must file report data electronically. A taxpayer filing a report electronically may use an application provided by the comptroller, [or] software provided by the comptroller, or commercially available software that satisfies requirements prescribed by the comptroller. This subparagraph only applies [to reports due on or after September 1, 2008, but only] after issuance to the taxpayer of the 60 days notice required by subsection (f) [ (e)] of this section. (2)Reports by brewers, manufacturers, wholesalers , and distributors of alcoholic beverages required by Tax Code, Chapter 151, Subchapter I-1 [beer, wine, or malt liquor. Pursuant to Tax Code, §151.433, each wholesaler or distributor of beer, wine, or malt liquor shall electronically file on or before the 25th day of each month a report of sales to retailers in this state]. (A)For purposes of this paragraph, a "seller" means a person who is a brewer, manufacturer, wholesaler, winery, distributor, or package store local distributor, as described in Tax Code, §151.461(1)-(4) and (6); and a "retailer" means a person who holds one or more of the permits listed in Tax Code, §151.461(5). (B)[(A)] On or before the 25th day of each month, each seller holding a comptroller-issued tax identification number must file a report of alcoholic beverage sales to retailers in this state. The report must be filed by a means of electronic transmission approved by the comptroller. The report must contain the following information [for the preceding calendar month's sales in relation to each retailer]: (i)each Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) permit or license associated with the seller's comptroller-issued tax identification number [the name of the retailer and the address of the retailer's outlet location to which the wholesaler or distributor delivered beer, wine, or malt liquor, including the city and zip code]; (ii)the TABC permit or license number for each seller location from which a sale was made to a retailer during the preceding calendar month [comptroller assigned taxpayer number of the retailer, if the wholesaler or distributor is in possession of the number]; (iii)the TABC permit or license number, comptroller-issued tax identification number, and TABC trade name and physical address (street name and number, city, state, and zip code) of each retail location to which the seller sold alcoholic beverages during the preceding calendar month [assigned to the retailer by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission]; (iv)the information required by Tax Code, §151.462(b) regarding the seller's monthly [net] sales [made] to each [the] retailer holding a separate TABC permit or license [by outlet], including: [ the quantity and units of beer, wine, and malt liquor sold to the retailer and the price charged to the retailer; and] (I)the individual container size of each product, such as the individual bottle or can container size, sold to retailers; (II)the brand name of the alcoholic beverage sold; (III)the beverage class code for distilled spirits, wine, beer, or malt beverage; (IV)the Universal Product Code (UPC) of the alcoholic beverage sold; (V)the number of individual containers of alcoholic beverages sold for each brand, UPC, and container size. Multi-unit packages, such as cases, must be broken down into the number of individual bottles or cans; (VI)the total selling price of the containers sold; and (v)any other information deemed necessary by the comptroller for the efficient administration of this subsection. (C)[(B)] If a person fails to file a report required by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, [ this subsection] or fails to file a complete report, the comptroller may: (i)suspend or cancel one or more permits issued to the person under Tax Code, §151.203;[, and may] (ii)impose a civil [or criminal] penalty[, or both,] under Tax Code, §151.703(d); [ §151.7031 or §151.709.] (iii)impose a criminal penalty under Tax Code, §151.709; and/or (iv)notify the TABC of the failure and the TABC may take administrative action against the person for the failure under the Alcoholic Beverage Code. (D)In addition to the penalties imposed under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, if a person violates Tax Code, Chapter 151, Subchapter I-1, or this paragraph, the comptroller shall collect from the seller an additional civil penalty of not less than $25 or more than $2,000 for each day the violation continues. [(C)If a person fails to file a report required by this subsection or fails to file a complete report, the comptroller may notify the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission of the failure and the commission may take administrative action against the person for the failure under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.] (E)[(D)] The requirements of this paragraph apply [This requirement applies] to sales occurring on or after September 1, 2011 [January 1, 2008]. (F)The requirements of this paragraph do not apply to: (i)manufacturers whose annual production of beer in Texas is greater than 75,000 barrels; or (ii)brewers whose annual production of malt liquor in Texas, combined with the annual production of beer produced by a manufacturer at the same premises, is greater than 75,000 barrels. [(E)A report required by paragraph (2) of this subsection, must be filed each month even if the wholesaler or distributor made no sales to retailers during the preceding month.] (3)Reports by wholesalers and distributors of cigarettes. Pursuant to Tax Code, §154.212, on or before the 25th day of each month each wholesaler or distributor of cigarettes shall [electronically] file [on or before the 25th day of each month] a report of sales to retailers in this state. The report must be filed by a means of electronic transmission approved by the comptroller. (A)The report must contain the following information for the preceding calendar month's sales made [in relation] to each retailer: (i)the name of the retailer and the address, including city and zip code, of the retailer's outlet location to which the wholesaler or distributor delivered cigarettes[, including city and zip code]; (ii)the comptroller-assigned taxpayer number of the retailer, if the wholesaler or distributor is in possession of the number; (iii)the cigarette permit number of the outlet location to which the wholesaler or distributor delivered cigarettes; (iv)the monthly net sales made to the retailer, including the quantity and units of cigarettes in stamped packages sold to the retailer and the price charged to the retailer; and (v)any other information deemed necessary by the comptroller for the efficient administration of this subsection. (B)The requirements of this paragraph apply [ This requirement applies] to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2008. [(C)A report required by paragraph (3) of this subsection, must be filed each month even if the wholesaler or distributor made no sales to retailers during the preceding month.] (4)Reports by wholesalers and distributors of cigars and tobacco products. Pursuant to Tax Code, §155.105, on or before the 25th day of each month each wholesaler or distributor of cigars or tobacco products shall [electronically] file [on or before the 25th day of each month] a report of sales to retailers in this state. The report must be filed by a means of electronic transmission approved by the comptroller. (A)The report must contain the following information for the preceding calendar month's sales made [in relation] to each retailer: (i)the name of the retailer and the address, including the city and zip code, of the retailer's outlet location to which the wholesaler or distributor delivered cigars or tobacco products[, including the city and zip code]; (ii)the comptroller-assigned taxpayer number of the retailer, if the wholesaler or distributor is in possession of the number; (iii)the tobacco permit number of the outlet location to which the wholesaler or distributor delivered cigars or tobacco products; (iv)the monthly net sales made to the retailer, including the quantity and units of cigars and tobacco products sold to the retailer and the price charged to the retailer; (v)the net weight as listed by the manufacturer for each unit of tobacco products other than cigars; and (vi)any other information deemed necessary by the comptroller for the efficient administration of this subsection. (B)The requirements of this paragraph apply [ This requirement applies] to sales occurring on or after January 1, 2008, with the exception of subparagraph (A)(v) of this paragraph, which applies to sales occurring on or after September 1,[ .] 2009. Cont'd...
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